Are women really better investors?
Paul Nixon, head of behavioural finance at Momentum Investments Group, delves into whether women are better investors through a behavioural finance lens.
Post-retirement income options amid potentially higher inflation
Inflation is the risk that investors will face in retirement. This requires careful navigation when selecting your retirement income options, argues Coronation.
And then there were three
The FPI presents the three finalists for the illustrious 2024 FPI Financial Planner of the Year Award. Meet Gareth Collier CFP®, Rudolph Geldenhuys, CFP® and René van de Spreng, CFP®.
Cultivating growth, harvesting excellence
Blue Chip speaks to Lelané Bezuidenhout, Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa.
The cost of carbon: an investor’s perspective
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria have become a cornerstone of current investment management practices – but there are implications that need to be recognised, writes Professor Evan Gilbert, Research Strategist, Momentum Investments
Life after cash
Remi Olu-Pitan, head of multi-asset growth and income, Roberta Barr, head of value ESG and fund manager, Equity Value, and head of strategic research, Duncan Lamont, discuss how investors should respond to the changing investment environment.
There is always the next big thing
Matthew Molyneux, Fundhouse, explains that recognising and capitalising on investment themes frequently results in favourable outcomes for investors.
Do you want to take advantage of the highest first-world interest...
To help investors take advantage of the two-decade-high interest rate in the most tax and cost-efficient way possible, Marriott has launched the Smart International Income Portfolio (SIIP) – a simple, low-cost investment for conservative investors looking to achieve hard currency returns in excess of bank deposits in either US Dollars or Sterling.
The two-pot retirement system: looking beyond 1 September 2024
The two-pot system represents a pivotal change in how South Africans save for retirement. By encouraging preservation and providing early access to a portion of savings, the reform balances immediate financial needs with long-term retirement security.
Five ways a financial adviser can help you on your journey...
As we embark on Savings Month, it's crucial to consider the role of sound financial planning in achieving our goals, says Bertie Nel, Momentum Head of Financial Planning and Advice.
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The client is the person, not their money
Independent Consultant Rob Macdonald reflects on the 100th edition of Blue Chip magazine.
Is your financial plan written for the woman you used to be?
The woman you are today has different priorities, responsibilities and ambitions. Your money strategy should reflect that, writes Laetitia Olivier, Financial Adviser at Momentum Financial Planning.
Celebrating Blue Chip’s 100th edition
Lelané Bezuidenhout, CFP®, CEO,
Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa, pays tribute to Blue Chip's 100th issue.
Corporate activism: Unlocking value beyond traditional investing
Investing is not always about finding the next great company; sometimes it is about recognising the value the market has yet to see, writes Odirile Sebolao, Fund Specialist at Curate Investments.
What matters most to investors during “permanent” volatility?
Uncertainty is becoming the norm, say investors, as they adjust their strategies to navigate – and exploit – persistently higher volatility, writes Phil Robotham, Head of South Africa, Client Group, Schroders.




















